On this episode we are at World Famous Rug Room with your host Michael Kourosh

 

Antique Qashqai Kelim

Kelim is usually the first layer of protective flooring in the nomads tent. This particular one is made on a wool pile with goat foundation. It has rich indigo, green, and ivory colors and fascinating design with arrows, trees and Guz (against evil eye).

 

Antique Classic Kayseri Rug

This dragon rug is made in 16th /17th century to honor dragon. It carries:

– tigers (sign of royalty)
– dragons and phoenixes getting to a fight
– stylized eagle
– stylized bee
– scorpion on a butterfly
– blossoms

 

Fine Nain Persian Rug

The period of 1940s – 1980s is a time with a great demand for high quality craftsmanship rugs specifically made for domestic market in Iran. to wive this Habibian Nain rug they used baby lamb’s wool named Kork. Kork gives finer threads and finer threads leads to finer Knots.

 

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug

This mid 19 century Caucasian Rug with its unusual size carries lots of symbolism and color.

-Red, Aubergine, Gold, Indigo,Green
-Goat and Rams sign of wealth and fertility
-chickens and birds
– Dogs sign of loyalty and honor
– Flame sign of wisdom

Work of Art

Starry Night

The Starry Night is an oil-on-canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, just before sunrise, with the addition of an imaginary village.